Question 3
EasyOriginal questionMeenakshi spends 45 minutes on her commute and 2 hours on homework every day. What is the ratio of her commute time to her homework time?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Put both quantities in the same unit: 2 hours = 120 minutes.
Ratio = . Divide by 15: .
Worth noting
A ratio compares like with like. Writing mixes minutes with hours; using 1 hour instead of 2 gives .
- Concept
- Converting to a common unit before forming a ratio
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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